Josh Thole

Joshua Michael Thole


Bats: L, Throws: R
Height: 6'1", Weight: 205 lb.
Born: 10/28/1986 in Breese, IL
Debut: 09/03/2009
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    Year Tm Lg G AB R H 1B 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB SO IBB HBP SH SF GIDP BA OBP SLG OPS TB
    2009 NYN NL 17 53 2 17 14 2 1 0 9 1 0 4 5 0 0 0 2 1 .321 .356 .396 .752 21
    2010 NYN NL 73 202 17 56 45 7 1 3 17 1 0 24 25 1 1 0 0 8 .277 .357 .366 .723 74
    2011 NYN NL 114 340 22 91 71 17 0 3 40 0 2 38 47 6 4 1 3 8 .268 .345 .344 .690 117
    3 seasons NYN NL 204 595 41 164 130 26 2 6 66 2 2 66 77 7 5 1 5 17 .276 .350 .356 .707 212
    Total
    (3 seasons)     		204 595 41 164 130 26 2 6 66 2 2 66 77 7 5 1 5 17 .276 .350 .356 .707 212

    Year Tm Lg W L W-L% ERA G GS GF CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB IBB SO HBP WP BF WHIP H/9 HR/9 BB/9 SO/9 SO/BB
    Should the Mets retain David Wright after the 2012 season?
    I’m sure that three years ago we wouldn’t even address this question about third baseman David Wright. Three years ago the Mets would have tried to lock him up with another long-term deal and make sure that the Mets jersey was the only one Wright would ever wear as a baseball player. But as the [...]
    04/13/12
    Josh Thole teaches sign language to his deaf dog
    Every catcher has to learn to give signs to his pitchers and infielders throughout the game, but in Josh Thole’s case the sign giving doesn’t end behind the plate. The Mets catcher taught his deaf dog, Picca, to understand sign language according to Nicholas Hirshon of the New York Daily News. Thole adds that his dog [...]
    05/05/11
    New York Mets will not go after big name free agents this winter
    New York Mets GM Sandy Alderson said that he didn’t think his team will be major players in this winter’s free agent market, according to the New York Posts’ Dan Martin. Alderson has previously said that he has a lack of payroll flexibility and COO Jeff Wilpon said the team is “close to the maximum” [...]
    11/08/10
    Cliff Lee Trade Rumors: What can the Mariners expect for Lee?
    Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports dissects the trade market for Cliff Lee of the Seattle Mariners. Here are a few highlights: He will be owed between $3 million and $4.5 million when traded – this will attract a large number of clubs. The return to the Mariners should be lower based on the last two trades involving [...]
    06/29/10
    New York Mets want Cliff Lee even without signing LHP to long-term deal
    Mark Hale of The New York Post says the Mets are willing to trade for left-handed pitcher Cliff Lee without requiring a negotiating window to sign him to an extension. If this is true, the Mets are gambling their future and they’re moving forward with a “win-it-now” attitude. The Mariners are likely interested in young, affordable [...]
    06/23/10
    PRO Rumors: Mets Barajas, Igarashi and Takahashi, Francoeur and Rockies Giambi
    Good morning! Here are a few PRO Rumors to follow on Thursday: Mike Puma of the New York Post says that Rod Barajas is not guaranteed the starting catcher position. The Mets currently have Omir Santos, Henry Blanco, Chris Coste, Shawn Riggans and Josh Thole on the roster. Mets manager Jerry Manuel can see the Mets pitching [...]
    02/25/10
    Rod Barajas Rumors: Mets and Rangers bidding for free agent catcher
    2/20 11:54: According to Jon Heyman of Sport Illustrated, the Mets and Rangers are in a serious bidding war for Barajas. Heyman says that that the Mets have offered a guaranteed Big League contract to the free agent catcher and the Rangers have up their offer north of $1.5 million. Barajas is leaning toward signing [...]
    02/20/10
    New York Mets Rumors: Making hard push for Rod Barajas
    2/18 09:15: According to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated, Barajas is likely to accept the Met’s offer for $1 million on a Minor League deal, but the Texas Rangers have offered Barajas as well. However, given that Barajas is the likely favorite to start in New York, the Mets have the edge. 2/17 14:52: According to [...]
    02/18/10
    New York Mets rumors: Takahashi, Delgado, Barajas
    Kevin Kernan of The New York Post has a few rumors on the Mets: Recently signed Hisanori Takahashi will compete for the fifth starter or a long reliever spot in Spring Training. If he does not win either spot, he will wind up in the Minors. The team has an interest in Carlos Delgado, but only on [...]
    02/12/10
    Bengie Molina Rumors: What if the Mets do not sign Molina
    The New York Mets and Bengie Molina have been negotiating back-and-forth all winter. Molina wants a three-year deal while the Mets are offering one-year plus an option year. Molina knows he’s the best available veteran catcher on the market and as long as the Padres, Rangers and Giants need catchers then the negotiation leverage is in [...]
    01/18/10